Maine Governor Apologizes After Leaving Profanity-Laced Voicemail

Maine Gov. Paul LePage (R) has apologized after leaving a profanity-laced voicemail to State Representative Drew Gattine (D-Westbrook).

LePage, who said things that aren't exactly suitable for publication on this website, also said he wished he could duel Gattine.

The governor apologized for his actions and said that he was not happy with being called a racist, and decided to use the worst possible language to express his displeasure.

.@Governor_LePage issues statement about voicemail he left for Rep. Gattine: pic.twitter.com/d3rgUXPKnK

— Hannah Lilly (@hannah_lilly) August 26, 2016